Spike Live with Andy Fraser & Simon Kirke

SPIKE'S FREE HOUSE UK

featuring Simon Kirke & Andy Fraser from Free!

S.R.F are privileged to play host to a very special appearance. The face and founder of The Quireboys, Spike, delivers the first ever live performance of his eagerly anticipated '100% Frankie Miller album.

This lauded release is comprised of previously unissued material by legendary Scot Frankie.

Following an episode of serious ill health, Frankie retired in 1994 leaving a wealth of original recorded but unpublished demos. At Frankie's request, Spike became the voice of these unheard gems, recording with collaborations from such industry stalwarts as Ronnie Wood, Bonnie Tyler, Ian Hunter, Luke Morley, Simon Kirke and Andy Fraser.

We are delighted to announce that alongside Spike, guest artists feature Free's own Simon Kirke and Andy Fraser. This landmark show at S.R.F 2015 marks the first time in 40 years that the original Free rhythm section have collaborated live .The set will incorporate Free classics plus both new and timeless Frankie Miller material as a tribute to a songwriting genius spanning four decades.

Further exciting guest artists will be added to the band lineup, so watch this space for continuous updates.

This impressive collective is sure to deliver. Could this be THE classic rock event of the year? Don't miss out!

More info and tickets: www.swedenrock.com

Free Appreciation Society - Magazine Issue #133

Free Appreciation Society

Magazine Issue #133

November 2014 

 

Now Available...

Hot off the press is FAS issue #133. The final issue of 2014 this will hopefully keep you busy on these long dark, cold (& wet!) winter nights.

 

In the news section we have the hints of some ongoing Free related activity but its a waiting game to see what that actually is! Reviewed are Spike's Frankie Miller Tribute album, and a really strange Free tribute album from Humboogie, a band from Finland.

There is also information on the pre-Free Roadrunners, including where to find recordings of the band with Paul Rodgers, Micky Moody and Bruce Thomas along with a review of the recent Bad Company 'Collector's Pack' from Classic Rock that included the DVD documentary by Jon Brewer.

There's some guitar stuff including a book featuring the instrument history of Paul Kossoff within its pages and even a DVD with the guitar now owned by Arthur Ramm being played. This comes along with readers letters and a fair bit of press from the last year. Something for everyone.

44 pages all in full colour -  Don't miss it.

Free Convention 2014

CONVENTION ITINERARY 

 7.30  Freeway Acoustic Set
 

8.30  The Deborah Bonham Band
 

10.00  Auction of items donated by Deborah Bonham and Paul & Cynthia Rodgers in aid of the Willows Animal Sanctuary
 

10.30  Freeway Electric Set

Ticket prices are £15. 

SIMON KIRKE 
NOW ANNOUNCED 
AS 'SPECIAL GUEST' 

PAUL RODGERS 'Royal Sessions' In The UK

Singer-songwriter Paul Rodgers returns to the Royal Albert Hall for one night only on Monday, November 3rd for a special show to present work from his latest album, The Royal Sessions, alongside classic hits from his vast back-catalogue of Free and Bad Company.

All proceeds from the show will go to the Willows Animal Sanctuary & Animal Assisted Therapy Unit in Aberdeenshire. Learn more at www.willowsanimals.com

Live Nation pre-sale starts Thurs. August 14 at 9:00 AM. General On Sale starts Fri. August 15 at 9:00 AM. For more information and tickets visit LiveNation.com

The Royal Sessions consists of covers of blues, R&B and soul records that inspired Rodgers as a young singer in the mid-’60s. Recorded at Memphis’ Royal Studios and produced by friend and collaborator Perry A. Margouleff, the album features many of the same players who had graced the original tracks.

Paul will be joined by Reverend Charles Hodges Sr. on the Hammond B3, bassist Leroy Hodges Jr., guitarist Michael Toles, Archie “Hubby” Turner on the Wurlitzer, drummer Steve Potts, the talented Shontelle and Sharlisse Norman of The Royal Singers and The Royal Horns (Marc Franklin on Trumpet, James L. Spake on Baritone Sax, Gary Topper and Lannie “The Party” McMillan Jr. on Tenor Sax).

EPISODE #31: Paul Kossoff: All Right Now

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EPISODE #31: Paul Kossoff: All Right Now 

Paul Kossoff isn't exactly a household name, but he's a real legend among guitar freaks. Best known as the guitarist from the band Free, Kossoff died tragically young at age 25. In his short time with us, though, Kossoff gave us some amazing music and today Joe and Matt select five of his best tracks. You'll hear about his blooming tone, the stripped-down gear and the vibrato that had Eric Clapton asking for lessons! 

You can hear the full show here (not sure for how long) or download it (with edited songs)

https://s3.amazonaws.com/pickup-radio/audio/PaulKossoff.mp3 

The ‘Missing’ Black Cat Bones Songs

The ‘Missing’ Black Cat Bones Songs

The production process of the Paul Kossoff with Black Cat Bones 2CD 'Paul’s Blues' (September 2008) resulted in the duplication of some tracks. For some songs, instead of the different versions listed, the same take appears twice. More than unfortunate, this is disappointing and confusing for the listener.

To remedy this, Black Cat Bones drummer Frank Perry has kindly made available for fans the following ‘missing’ tracks: ‘Bad Blood #1’, ‘Bad Blood #2’, ‘The Sky Is Cryin’ (Version 2)’ and ‘Help Me (Unreleased Version 2)’. These can now be found, together with ‘Rock Me Baby (Version 1)’ from the 'Paul’s Blues' 2CD, on YouTube, at 

Bad Blood #1

Bad Blood #2

The Sky Is Cryin' #2

Help Me (Unreleased Version #2)

Free Appreciation Society - Magazine Issue #132

Free Appreciation Society

Magazine Issue #132

April 2014

COMING SOON...

Hot off the press is FAS issue #132. The first issue of 2014 and plenty for reading to keep you happy while the weather sorts itself out!

In the news section we have some information on what's happening with the Free boxed set that's been held up by the band for two years while everyone else gets their fan bonanza packages out. There are reviews of the new Paul Rodgers album 'The Royal Sessions' and the excellent Dave Lewis Led Zeppelin book about the Knebworth shows in 1979. There's also a review of Andy Fraser and Tobi in Japan (Andy's first show there in 42 years!)

Other features include a look at the Free appearance in US TV show 'Dexter' (You missed it huh!) and a forty year anniversary appraisal of the debut Bad Company album 'Bad Co'. Wow, its really is THAT long ago. There is also some press clips of a 16 year old Paul Kossoff out touring with his father, US Free press ads and other snippets.

The main feature in this issue is a look at the original seven Free albums and five things you should love about then along with a few things that aren't quite so good! So drag your albums out and listen to them one by one as you read along. Its 21 pages and should give everyone something to think about as they enjoy the music of our favourite band.

Finally the back page has a previously unpublished shot of Free at The Marquee in 1968 by Simon Kossoff. Its all good...

44 pages all in full colour -  Don't miss it.